Philosophy And Precepts Of Etiquette
Servants, Carving, etc
1. Servants should be well trained, and everything go off smoothly, and without vexation or nervousness on the part of host or hostess. 2…
Order of Dishes
1. After soup comes the fish, then the entrees, or made dishes; and next comes the turkey, beef, lamb, or other piece de resistance. Where…
Red Wine Served Warm
All red wines must be served warm; say as warm, or a little warmer, than the room in which you sit. Cold red wine has no , or a little…
These Occasions Rare
What has been said about the variety of wines applies only to formal dinners, in houses where the host is rich, and the servants can be…
Customs of Different Countries
Breakfast is not so often made a meal of ceremony and invitation in America as in England; owing to the later hours which prevail in the…
Supper Parties
Suppers are now given at balls and parties, after the opera, etc., and it is rare to invite a guest to supper alone. An invitation to a…
Common Sense Hours
Meals should be timed by common sense. It is probably more healthful to take a rather light breakfast, which, in a malarious country…
How to Serve
Some have the luncheon brought to the table in courses, but this adds a stiffness and formality not to be desired. The most pleasant way is…
Philosophy And Precepts Of Etiquette (Mere ceremonial calls the lady)
6. On mere ceremonial calls, the lady usually leaves her own and husband's 7. "Not at home" is the usual excuse alleged when it is…
AND DRIVING
VII. BALL AND PARTY ETIQUETTE. - VIII. THE SUPPER, DRESSING ROOMS, ETC. IX. SOME GENERAL RULES OF PARTY ETIQUETTE. - X. EVENING PARTIES-THE…
Ents, Etc
I. Street Deportment. HE first recognition should come from the lady. 2. Always raise the hat with the hand farthest from the person…